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The Brief

The refurbishment called for a decorative surface finish that would elevate the hotel’s public areas while remaining understated enough to support the wider interior scheme.

Across spaces such as the reception, bar, lift lobbies, public washrooms and dining areas, the finish needed to bring visual depth and character without overpowering the design. It also needed to work across both walls and ceilings, providing a consistent material language throughout the refurbished areas.

For a busy hotel environment, the selected finish had to offer more than a standard painted surface. The aim was to introduce a hand-applied decorative finish with texture, movement and a refined matt appearance, helping to create a warmer and more memorable guest experience.

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Finish Specification

Viero UK's Signature finish Veneto was specified for the project, applied as a matt Venetian plaster finish across walls and ceilings in selected public areas.

Unlike high-gloss Venetian plaster, the matt Veneto finish provided a softer and more contemporary surface, allowing the dark blue and light green tones to sit comfortably within the overall design scheme.

The finish was chosen for its ability to add subtle movement, depth and texture while remaining calm and refined. This made it particularly well suited to the hotel’s front-of-house spaces, where the surfaces needed to feel considered, durable and appropriate for a premium hospitality environment.

By using Veneto across multiple areas, the scheme achieved a sense of continuity between the reception, bar, lift lobbies, washrooms and dining spaces, while the variation in colour helped define different zones within the hotel.

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Installation Process

The installation covered several hundred square metres across multiple areas of the hotel.

Each surface was prepared before the Veneto system was applied by hand in layers, with care taken to maintain consistency of texture, colour and movement across the different spaces.

Working across a hospitality refurbishment requires close coordination with the wider project team, particularly where finishes interface with lighting, joinery, ceilings, doors and other surrounding materials.

The application process allowed the finish to be adapted to each area while maintaining a cohesive appearance throughout the scheme.

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The Result

The completed finish brought a more refined and tactile quality to the refurbished interiors.

Across the hotel’s public areas, the matt Veneto Venetian plaster created a subtle backdrop with depth, movement and character, helping the spaces feel more considered without overpowering the design.

The project demonstrates how Venetian plaster can be used within hospitality interiors to create a premium surface finish that is both understated and memorable.